The Islamic Online University (IOU) launched the world’s first tuition-free, online Bachelor’s Degree program. This is a major step towards helping Muslims across the globe to fulfill the Prophet's command to seek knowledge of the religion and to correct and enhance their understanding of its tenets.

Credit Transfer Guide

IOU students who have studied and completed one or more of the courses taught in the Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies degree program at other accredited universities may apply for a university credit transfer or college credit transfer.

Please Note

Credit transfer (CT) differs from course waiver. Credit transfer counts as having completed the course, whereas a waiver requires the applicant to take a waiver replacement course in its place.

Credit transfer will only be processed for the courses studied and completed with a passing grade at an accredited university or college. Credit transfers will NOT be accepted for subjects studied in schools or private institutions.

A student can request for university credit transfer or college credit transfer for a maximum of 24 courses.

Attested supporting documents of external credit transfer must be posted to the Admissions Office along with other required documents for admission confirmation. The supporting documents of credit transfer include photocopies of university transcripts bearing proof of successful completion of relevant courses against which transfer credits have been approved. Each of the documents must bear a notary stamp and a signature.

FEE STRUCTURE FOR UNIVERSITY CREDITS TRANSFER OR COLLEGE CREDITS TRANSFER

Application Processing Fee

A standard, non-refundable processing fee, equivalent to half the normal semester fee, is charged for the credit transfer application. (Please click here to see the semester fee for the country of your residence. For example, For example, students from developed countries paying the semester fee of $150 would be charged $75 for a credit transfer application

The credit transfer request will be processed only after the application processing fee is received by IOU.

This amount will be credited towards the credit transfer fees (see below) if the credit transfer application is found to meet the criteria and is granted. Do note, however, that if the credit transfer application does not meet the criteria and is rejected, the application processing fee will neither be refunded nor credited towards any other fee (like semester fees, etc). So please be sure that you meet the above criteria before applying for credit transfers.

Credit Transfer Fee

The credit transfer fee is applicable only after the CT application has been accepted.

The credit transfer fee is equivalent to the fees of one semester (per every six courses). For example, if a student requests a credit transfer for up to six courses, he/she would pay the fee which is equivalent to one semester of study. If the student requests a credit transfer for seven to twelve courses, he/she would have to pay the fees equivalent to two semesters of study.

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I would like to say thank you to Dr. Bilal Philips for giving us the free opportunity to study Islam. I'm looking forward to start my BAIS with IOU and get more knowledge about my religion and spread its message to the Muslim umma here. Jazak Allah khair.

Jabeen Abbasi

AsSalamu Alaykom. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Bilal Philips for such a platform. Jazak Allahu Khair . May Allah bless each and every person contributing to this university. May Allah bless all the students with knowlegde and lead us to straight path.

Jasim Abdul Jalil

I recently joined the university to achieve a diploma. It's really a good opportunity for Muslims around the world.

Ahmed Ali

In the world of delusions, IOU is one of best institutes from which we can collect knowledge. Great effort by IOU.

Adnan Akhtar

Salam alaikom. Special thanks to Dr. Bilal for his contributions and efforts to Islamic knowledge.

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I am a student of IOU.

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thajudheen

Assalaamu Alaikum Warahamathullaahi Wabarakaathahu! Yearning to please Allah(swt) and be pleased with Allah(swt). May Allah accept from all of us. Aameen.

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Assalamu Alaykum
I'm one of many overseas workers who don't have much opportunity to seek knowledge, I only read books and watch Islamic channels but for me it was not enough, but Alhamdulillah one of my friend informed me about IOU, its really a great help for us. Jazakumullahu khayran

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Satisfying Allah Subhanalla-hu-wa-taâ€™ala by following Holy Quran and Sunnah is the main Jihad of my life. I think by engaging this type of team it will be helpful for me to gain my aim.

K.M.Mukitur Rahman(Adnan)

I embraced Islam over 30 years ago. I decided to take the IOU Diploma course to gain a deeper understanding of Islam. Alhumdulillah, I am humbled by how much I did not know and look forward to each new lesson.

Tahira Bryant Naeem

AsSalaamu alaykum. My name is Fadxi Baashe and I am a Muslim. I live in Somalia and am a new student for this university IOU. I am praying that Allah gives me more knowledge about my religion, in sha Allah. Ameen.

Fadxi Baashe Cabdilaahi

May Allah be pleased with you all.

Abdul Malik Khan

Salam. It is marvelous work done by Dr. Bilal Philips. May Allah (Subhaanah wa Ta'aala) give you more power to do more for the Muslim Ummah in the world.

Thank You.

Ado Garba

Asalmu o alikum brothers and sisters Now I am proud to call myself Muslim. Allah gave me chance to learn about our beautiful Islam. ALLAH AKBAR! I'm going to try my best to be a good Muslim. Many thanks to Dr. Bilal Philips for this opportunity.

Easmin akter

Alhamdulillah

GUFRAN AHMAD

I would like to be a part of this great university & can devote my time in spreading the true religion.

jehangir Rasool

I'm here to learn the deen of Islam and I hope you will help me and lead me to the right path. I praise Allah, subhanahu wa ta'ala, for leading me to this site.Jazaakumullahu khayran.

Malick Jallow

IOU is doing great work, walhamdulilah, spearheaded by Dr.Bilal. IOU is the cause for many individuals to access authentic Islamic knowledge in an academic environment and it is accredited, walhamdulilah. This coming from someone who teaches at IOU as well as being a student.

Aashiq Hill

ALHAMDULIILLAH! My heart filled up with thankfulness to the IOU team and especially the founder, Shaykh Bilal Philips, who (with the help of Almighty Allah) made gaining authentic Islamic education within the comfort of home a reality!